Visit us on FacebookLinden Travel consultants recently attended an event held by Virtuoso and the Mexico Tourism Board to discuss travel and tourism in Mexico. The event was held locally, at New York’s St. Regis Hotel. All attendees seemed eager to support and sell the destination, following the swine flu crisis that hit Mexico’s tourism industry hard.
Most travel consultants and suppliers believe that it is safe to go to Mexico now. Participating suppliers reported they are beginning to receive serious queries and some new bookings. However, 2009 remains the year of the best value for travel to Mexico!
Our latest Select Escapes newsletter features some great Mexico travel specials including, free flights, free nights, and resort credits equal to 100% of the room rate.
For more information about Mexico Travel please contact your Linden Travel consultant or email request@lindentravel.com.
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Phil and Cory Orchin, travel consultants here at Linden Travel, are touring Indonesia this week. They have been very dedicated in sending their trip reports to us, so we have decided to post them on our blog – LindenJournal. So far they have visited some of the breathtaking temples, toured the country side by motorcycle, dived with magnificent fish, and enjoyed a poolside massage. Read about their day-to-day journey to Bali on LindenTravel.com.
Recent Posts include:
Part 1: Journey to Indonesia
Part 2: Exploring Borobudur & Bali
Part 3: East Bali & Ubud
Part 4:Banyan Tree and Nusa Dua
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When asked our clients and consultants about their favorite places on earth, we received so many great responses. Here is the lastest list of top 5 destinations, with a focus on golf. We asked Phil Orchin to share some of his expertise. With decades of experience in adventure and sports related travel, it wasn’t hard for Phil to share his personal experiences playing some of these courses. This list is full of ideas for your next golf getaway.
St. Andrews' Old Course
Pebble Beach, CA
In 2010, Pebble Beach Golf Links will be hosting the US Open Championship for the fifth time. The legendary golf course has been the site of many historic wins by golf’s greatest players, the latest being Tiger Woods in 2000. Designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, it is known as one of the most challenging courses in the world. The breathtaking ocean-side location, bordered by pristine forest, adds to its charm.
- Where to Stay – Pebble Beach Resorts
- Why? World class golf and one of the best spas on the west coast
St Andrews, Scotland
St. Andrews is home to the world’s oldest golf course and is a favorite among the greatest names in golf. Out of five amazing courses including The New Course, The Castle Course, The Jubilee Course, and Kingsbarn Golf Links, the Old Course remains one of the most unique with its seven rolling double greens that make the short game almost a course unto itself.
- Stay – Old Course Hotel
- Why? The world’s oldest golf course and the resort’s new Kohler Waters Spa, the latest spa innovation in the U.K.
Pinehurst Golf Resort
Pinehurst, NC
To play at Pinehurst is to experience one of the finest golf courses in the U.S. Pinehurst is rich in golf history, from Hogan’s first professional win to Jack Nicklaus dramatic 1999 US Open win. Scheduled to host the 2014 US Open Championship for the tenth time, the Pinehurst experience is comparable only to a few courses in the world.
- Stay – Pinehurst Golf Resort.
- Why? The resort’s eight renowned golf course and the famed Pinehurst Golf Academy.
The Challenge at Manele Bay
The Challenge, Lana’i, HI
Designed by the great Jack Nicklaus, The Challenge was opened in December 1993 and offers stunning views of the majestic Pacific Ocean. The course was built on lava outcroppings and features three holes on cliffs, sweeping ocean views, and a five-tee concept that challenges even the best golfers.
- Stay – Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay
- Why? The resort has one of the world’s best golf course and one of the best spas in the Americas.
The Experience, Lana’i, HI
Situated on a plateau 2000 feet above sea level with sweeping views of Maui and the Molokai mountain, the Greg Norman designed course, The Experience, offers a contrast to its ocean-side sister course, The Challenge in Manele Bay. Number 17 is the course’s signature hole that plays from a 250 foot elevated tee to a fairway framed by a lake on one side and a dense foliage on the other.
- Stay – Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele
- Why? Hidden within the central highlands on the private island of Lana’i guarantees peace, quiet, and privacy, not to mention the legendary Four Seasons brand of service.
We would love to hear about your experience with these golf courses and suggested resorts. If you have additional suggestions of if you would like to book a golf vacation with Linden Travel, please contact us at request@lindentravel.com or call your travel consultant.
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Maldives
- The weather is getting warmer, plan your travel and check out our Select Escapes (05/01 ed.)
- The winner of our Miami Weekend is selected! Congratulation to the lucky winner!
- Enter to win a week in lovely London, check out the 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes for details.
- Our honeymoon specialist, Cory Orchin added her insider’s info for your picks for the most romantic spots on earth.
- And, next week, look forward to the best golf courses on earth.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Canada, Jazz Festival, Montreal, Montreal Jazz Festival, Travel
By Jessica Burneston
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the annual Jazz fest in Montreal. The festival will run from July 1 – 12, 2009 and will include 3,000 artists from 30 countries. The Festivals website lists more than 650 concerts including 450 free outdoor performances.
Many Montreal hotels are offering packages with exceptional value. There is still space available, but most hotels will sell out during the festival, so if the Jazz fest makes your “must-do” list for the summer, book early for the best selection.
Getting there can also be fun! Of course, there are convenient short flights to Montreal by several major airlines, but another idea for New Yorkers is to take a train to the festival. The Montrealer, leaves New York’s Penn station daily and travels through the Adirondack mountains for breathtaking scenery. The trip is considered one of the most scenic train trips in North America and is considered a green mode of transportation.
Speaking of being green, the Montreal Jazz Fest is carbon neutral. An independent company calculates the CO2 emissions of everything associated with the festival, and then that carbon is off-set by donating to environmental projects.
Passports are required for entry into Canada. Passport cards and enhanced driver’s licenses are also accepted. However, regular driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted for travel to Canada after June 1, 2009.
For more information, please call your Linden Travel consultant or email request@lindentravel.com.
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Linden Travel launched a new website during the month of March. We are now including our Blog on the website. We will continue to post some of the same entries here as well as on the new blog for the next month. During June 2009, please check http://www.lindentravel.com/journal/ for the latest blog entries.
Also, you can always sign up to receive travel updates and news by subscribing to Linden Select Escapes, our bi-monthly newsletter that focuses on getaways with the best value selected by our travel consultants. Click here to sign up.
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By Jessica Burneston
The newly redesigned Linden Travel website was launched yesterday. One feature that distingushes the new site from other travel websites is the use of our own photography. In designing the site, we opted for a fresh look and feel, easy navigation and decided to avoid stock photography. You will also notice that every page of the site displays a famous quote. The resulting website is completely unique to Linden Travel.
Some of the features of the site include:
- A Press Center
- Sign up for Select Excapes Emails
- Corporate Travel Management
- Leisure Travel
- Travel resources
This new site may be viewed at www.lindentravel.com. Please take a moment to browse the pages and bookmark your favorite sections. If you have any questions, call your travel consultant at 800 846 3226.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: honeymoon, Leisure Travel, Linden Travel, New Consultants, New York, Travel
by Stephen Neil
Recently, nine talented new travel consultants joined the Leisure Travel department. All of the new consultants have a world of knowledge and years of experience in creating memorable vacations. Each has a unique background that adds new dimension to the already solid Leisure Travel group in New York City.
Meet the leisure travel consultants:
Paul Gilbert
As a consummate travel professional, Paul Gilbert has an extensive background in world travel. Paul is adept at creating safari itineraries in East Africa. Having lived in Kenya for several years, he has direct insight to the cultures and local customs. He excels in creating extended vacations through the Caribbean, Western Europe and Mexico. pgilbert@lindentravel.com 212 784 0313
Erica Harnett
With over twenty years of experience, Erica Harnett has booked luxury cruises, European tours and Caribbean getaways. She is an expert in Tahiti and South America. As a mother of two school-age children, she has a personal interest in designing unforgettable family vacations that make even the youngest members happy. She also excels in planning romantic getaways for parents. eharnett@lindentravel.com 212 784 0275
Gary Lichter
As manager he is a true travel professional with over sixteen years in the travel industry, experience in worldwide destinations. He is knowledgeable in South America, particularly Brazil, Southeast Asia, Europe, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. He has traveled extensively in the Mundo Maya (Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Belize). glichter@lindentravel.com 212 784 0225
Karina Khechoyan
Fluent in Engligh and Russian, Karina Khechoyan specializes in vacations to Eastern Europe and the Baltic. She has traveled to all 17 republics of the USSR including the breathtaking, historic cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow. In addition, Karina has toured Europe and provides an insider’s knowledge in every itinerary she creates. Karina’s other specialties include the Caribbean, South Pacific, and South America. kkhechoyan@lindentravel.com 212 784 0351
Cory Orchin
Noted as one of the rising stars of the travel industry, Cory Orchin has found a niche in honeymoon and destination wedding planning. She excels in creating romantic itineraries in the exotic locals of Bora Bora, Hawaii, Tahiti, and the Caribbean. Her own Honeymoon, in Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand took her to some remote villages to interact with indigenous cultures and wildlife. corchin@lindentravel.com 212 784 0224
Phil Orchin
With over twenty years of experience, Phil Orchin is well known in the industry for golf getaways and adventure tours. White water rafting, kayaking, and trekking off the beaten path are coupled with five star hotels in many of Phil’s itineraries. Phil plans world-class vacations to some very unique places including Asia, Caribbean, and Mexico. porchin@lindentravel.com 212 784 0268
Polina Price
Polina Price is a destination specialist for France and Italy. Additionally, she has traveled to French Polynesia, Fiji, Mexico and Hawaii, always looking for the best hotels, restaurants and places to explore, enabling her to make educated recommendations to her clients. Her clients always receive her signature attention to detail and very personalized consulting. pprice@lindentravel.com 212 784 0314
Belinda Serrano.
Belinda Serrano has over sixteen years of industry experience. She is a destination specialist for Tahiti and Hawaii and is extremely experienced in creating vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central & South America, Australia and many other destinations all over the world. bserrano@lindentravel.com 212 784 0315
Anna Spensieri
Western Europe and the Mediterranean have become Anna’s Specialties. She is fluent in English and Italian, enabling her to negotiate superb accommodations for her very discerning clients. Anna Spensieri has also earned a reputation for finding the most luxurious accommodations in the Caribbean including, Turks and Caicos, St Martin, and St Lucia. aspensieri@lindentravel.com 212 784 0211
